Unified Agenda


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY:

Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION:

Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY:

The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations are scheduled for development or review from April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities to publish a semiannual agenda under E.O. 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review" and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6). This publication in the Federal Register does not impose a binding obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the items listed is not precluded. The timetable for next actions is subject to the provisions of the memorandum of January 20, 2001, from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled "Regulatory Review Plan," as published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Steven R. Cohen, Acting Director.

Office of Personnel Management—Prerule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3768 Availability of Official Information3206-AG92

Office of Personnel Management—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3769 Excepted Service-Schedule A Authority for Nontemporary Part-Time or Intermittent Positions3206-AJ06
3770 Employment in the Excepted Service3206-AH83
3771 Career and Career-Conditional Appointment Under Special Authorities3206-AG90
3772 Noncompetitive Appointments of Corporation for National and Community Service Employees3206-AH48
3773 Noncompetitive Appointment of Former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers3206-AI18
3774 Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position3206-AI47
3775 Merit Promotion and Internal Placement3206-AI20
3776 Clarification of Hiring Authorities3206-AI46
3777 Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements3206-AI52
3778 Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, Intermittent)3206-AI22
3779 Order of Release From Competitive Level3206-AI96
3780 Re-Employment Rights3206-AI19
3781 Training3206-AJ19
3782 Classification Appeals of General Schedule Employees3206-AH38
3783 Superior Qualifications Appointments3206-AI00
3784 Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees3206-AI14
3785 Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)3206-AI15
3786 Reemployment of Military and Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs3206-AI32
3787 Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Revised COLA Regulations Pursuant to Settlement of Litigation3206-AJ27
3788 Miscellaneous Leave Regulations3206-AI44
3789 Retirement; Credit for Military Service3206-AG58
3790 Retirement; Service Credit3206-AH37
3791 Retirement; Debt Collection3206-AE72
3792 Retirement; Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the First Order Dividing Marital Property3206-AG28
3793 Retirement; FERS Elections of Coverage3206-AG96
3794 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Waiver of Five Year Requirement for Continuing FEHB Coverage Into Retirement3206-AI62
3795 Debarments and Suspensions of Health Care Providers From the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program3206-AD76
3796 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation3206-AI65
3797 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation3206-AJ25
3798 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation: Large Provider Agreements, Subcontracts, and Miscellaneous Changes3206-AJ20
3799 Implementation of the Cost Accounting Standards in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program3206-AJ10

Office of Personnel Management—Final Rule Stage
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3800 Excepted Service Promotion and Internal Placement3206-AI51
3801 Excepted Service; Career and Career-Conditional Employment3206-AJ28
3802 Time-in-Grade Restrictions3206-AG06
3803 Promotion and Internal Placement; Accelerated Qualifications3206-AG19
3804 Interagency Placement Program3206-AI24
3805 Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements3206-AJ11
3806 Placement Assistance and Reduction in Force3206-AJ18
3807 Reduction in Force Retreat Rights3206-AJ14
3808 Official Duty Station Determinations for Pay Purposes3206-AH84
3809 Locality-Based Comparability Payments3206-AI81
3810 Holidays and Premium Pay3206-AH86
3811 Grade and Pay Retention 3206-AI88
3812 Repayment of Student Loans3206-AJ33
3813 Firefighter Pay3206-AI50
3814 Pretax Allotments for Health Insurance Premiums3206-AJ16
3815 Repeal of Dual Compensation Reduction for Military Retirees3206-AI92
3816 Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses and Retention Allowances3206-AJ08
3817 Voluntary Separation Incentive Repayment Waivers3206-AG20
3818 Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands3206-AJ15
3819 Cost-of-Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas); Interim COLA Rate Increases Pursuant to Settlement of Litigation3206-AJ26
3820 Retirement Coverage for the District of Columbia Financial Control Board Employees3206-AG78
3821 Retirement; Coverage-Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities3206-AH57
3822 Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia3206-AI02
3823 Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 19983206-AI55
3824 Retirement; Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters3206-AI41
3825 Retirement; State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities3206-AH62
3826 Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Correction Act3206-AJ38
3827 Retirement; General Administration3206-AI83
3828 Retirement; FERS Basic Annuity3206-AE73
3829 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications and Plain Language Rewrite3206-AG63
3830 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program: Life Insurance Improvements3206-AI64
3831 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of Leave Without Pay or Insufficient Pay3206-AG66
3832 Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program: Effective Dates3206-AI37
3833 Implementation of Premium Conversion for Executive Branch Federal Employees Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program3206-AJ17

Office of Personnel Management—Long-Term Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3834 Federal Employment Priority Consideration for the District of Columbia Employees3206-AI28
3835 Reemployment Priority List3206-AI34
3836 Performance Management Reform Initiatives3206-AF57
3837 Personnel Security and Related Programs3206-AC21
3838 Investigations3206-AB92

Office of Personnel Management—Completed Actions
Sequence Number Title Regulation Identification Number
3839 Personnel Records3206-AH24
3840 Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program3206-AJ29
3841 Locality Pay Areas for 20013206-AJ07
3842 Prevailing Rate Systems; Miscellaneous Changes to Certain Federal Wage System Wage Areas3206-AJ21
3843 Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA), Special Wage Schedule for Printing Positions3206-AJ22
3844 Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Los Angeles, California (CA), Appropriated Fund Wage Area3206-AJ23
3845 Abolishment of the St. Louis, Missouri (MO), Appropriated Fund, Printing and Lithographic Special Schedule3206-AJ24
3846 Repayment of Student Loans3206-AJ12
3847 Severance Pay: Miscellaneous3206-AH12
3848 Suitability3206-AC19
3849 Federal Employees' Health and Counseling Programs3206-AI07
3850 Appointment, Pay, and Removal of Administrative Law Judges3206-AI08


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

Prerule Stage

 


3768. AVAILABILITY OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 552, Freedom of Information Act

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed rulemaking will make minor changes to subparts A, B, C, D, E, F and G of 5 CFR 294, Availability of Official Information. The rulemaking will provide additional information on the definition of terms used in the search and review process, update office addresses, use plain language and clarify that any written request that meets the specified marking and content requirements will be recognized as an official FOIA request. These changes are designed to benefit the public by providing updated information on where to direct FOIA requests, and improve the wording of the regulation to fully and accurately meet the provisions of the FOIA. There will be no significant change to the existing operational procedures in place at OPM.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM 06/00/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415-7900
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 606-3251
Email: mbtoomey@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AG92


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

Proposed Rule Stage

 


3769. EXCEPTED SERVICE-SCHEDULE A AUTHORITY FOR NONTEMPORARY PART-TIME OR INTERMITTENT POSITIONS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3307

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revoke the Schedule A excepted Service appointing authority for nontemporary part-time or intermittent positions for which total annual compensation does not exceed 40 percent of GS-3, step 1, because the conditions justifying the original exception no longer exist.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN:

3206-AJ06

3770. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO 10577

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to understand how to run the excepted service employment system, and thus create better and more efficient employment procedures.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN:

3206-AH83

3771. CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT UNDER SPECIAL AUTHORITIES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 1302; 22 USC 2506; 22 USC 3651; 22 USC 3652; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(d); 5 USC 8151; EO 11219; EO 10577; EO 12034; EO 12721

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Revises a group of special appointment authorities to clarify requirements and to eliminate obsolete provisions. Also adds authorities for specific noncompetitive appointments authorities by law.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN:

3206-AG90

3772. NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS OF CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYEES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 12651f

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 316

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Permits permanent and indefinite employees of the Corporation for National and Community Service to receive noncompetitive appointments in the competitive service. Implements the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN:

3206-AH48

3773. NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT OF FORMER PEACE CORPS AND VISTA VOLUNTEERS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

EO 11103; 42 USC 5055

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Updates authority that grants former Peace Corps and Vista volunteers an eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the Federal Competitive Service. Eliminates reference to the abolished ACTION agency.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN:

3206-AI18

3774. PROBATION ON INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO A COMPETITIVE POSITION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3321

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 315, subpart H

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This regulation will permit agencies to use a competitive service probationary period of up to 3 years, when the work of the position cannot be properly evaluated in only 1 year. It will also establish one year as the minimum probationary period.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Raleigh M. Neville, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AI47

3775. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

In an effort to streamline selection procedures and provide agencies with greater flexibility, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to revise the regulations covering merit promotion and internal placement. These regulations will provide a framework within which agencies may develop merit-based programs for internal selections.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AI20

3776. CLARIFICATION OF HIRING AUTHORITIES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 332; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 337

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

In an effort to consolidate and streamline existing hiring authorities and to clarify existing competitive examining authorities, the Office of Personnel Management is proposing to revise the regulations covering the operation and administration of these authorities.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Raleigh M. Neville, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AI46

3777. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3328

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Delegates to agencies' determination whether a Federal job applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 U.S.C. 3328.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 03/29/99 64 FR 14842
NPRM Comment Period End 04/28/99
NPRM 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Janice Reid, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN:

3206-AI52

3778. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, INTERMITTENT)

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Grants agencies and employees more flexibility by clarifying agency authority to schedule part-time employees on a pay period, rather than weekly, basis; defines job sharing; modifies seasonal employment.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Diane Tyrrell, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 9th Floor, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AI22

3779. ORDER OF RELEASE FROM COMPETITIVE LEVEL

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is proposing retention regulations covering the order in which agencies release competing employees from their competitive levels in a reduction in force.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Thomas A. Glennon, Employment Service, Workforce Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN:

3206-AI96

3780. RE-EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3582; 5 USC 3301; PL 103-296

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 352

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Updates provisions to conform to law allowing employees assigned to international organizations under certain conditions to maintain FERS and FICA retirement coverage; current regulations only mention CSRS retirement.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mike Mahoney, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AI19

3781. TRAINING

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 4118

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 410

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Since the December 1996 publication of the final rules on training, subsections 5 CFR 410.309 (continued service agreements) and 5 CFR 410.404 (expenses of training and meetings) have caused confusion in agencies, the agencies have asked for clearer regulations. 5 CFR 410.309, as written, omits allowance for agency heads to delegate authority to define requirements for continued service. It also omits circumstances when the requirement for continued service can be waived, which has caused confusion for agencies in developing their continued service agreements. Amending 5 CFR 410.309 returns to regulation, language removed in 1996 that has had the unintended effect of limiting agency head authority in the area of continued service agreements for training. With increasing interest in academic education and service agreements, agencies have expressed concern about their legal authority with regard to theses agreements.
As written, 5 CFR 410.404 does not sufficiently clarify distinctions between training and meetings. 5 U.S.C. 4109 provides agencies authority to pay the expenses of training. 5 U.S.C. 4110 provides them authority to pay the expenses of meetings. However, 5 CFR 410.404 blurs the distinctions between these two; amending it would make clear the distinctions, and clarify conditions under which a meeting may be considered training.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

LaVeen Ponds, Office of Workforce Relations, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Human Resource Development, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1394
Email: lmponds@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ19

3782. CLASSIFICATION APPEALS OF GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5112

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 511, subpart A; 5 CFR 511, subpart F; 5 CFR 511, subpart G

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The position classification appeals regulations require updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Melissa Drummond, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663
Email: madrummo@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AH38

3783. SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS APPOINTMENTS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5333

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Revises regulations concerning the appointment of superior candidates above the minimum rate of pay for General Schedule positions. Clarifies and modifies what agencies should consider when making these superior qualifications appointments.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN:

3206-AI00

3784. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5346

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 532, subpart G

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The job grading reviews and appeals regulations require updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Melissa Drummond, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663
Email: madrummo@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI14

3785. PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA)

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

29 USC 204(f)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 551, subpart A; 5 CFR 551, subpart B; 5 CFR 551, subpart C

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The FLSA regulations require revision to correct minor inconsistencies in terminology and phrasing, one incomplete citation, and one incorrect reference.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/01
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/01
Final Action 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Melissa Drummond, Office of Merit Systems Oversight and Effectiveness, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2530
Fax: 202 606-2663
Email: madrummo@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI15

3786. REEMPLOYMENT OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT NEEDS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 553

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Establishes new criteria for granting exceptions for key positions in temporary organizations established by law or Executive order. This rule will also expand and clarify the criteria used in exercising this authority.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Larry Lorenz, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN:

3206-AI32

3787. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); REVISED COLA REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

As a result of a court-approved settlement of Caraballo, et al. v. United States, No. 1997-0027 (D.V.I.), the Office of Personnel Management will publish revised regulations, pursuant to the terms of the settlement, to implement the changes in the methodology used to compute nonforeign area cost-of-living allowances.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Chenty Carpenter, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ27

3788. MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE REGULATIONS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 6311

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is proposing miscellaneous changes to the leave, regulations in 5 CFR part 630. The proposed changes will include clarifying provisions on the Federal leave sharing program, home leave and transfer of leave from/to the U.S. Postal Service; updating regulations to comply with new legislation requiring a lump-sum payment for annual leave for employees transferring from a Department of Defense base that is closing to another position; clarifying leave entitlements for employees who are under 90-day appointments or assigned part-time and intermittent work schedules; and other miscellaneous changes.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Sharon Herzberg, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI44

3789. RETIREMENT; CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 8347(a); 5 CFR 8461(g); 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 842.307

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations implement changes in the treatment of certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/01
Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Christopher H. Ziebarth, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AG58

3790. RETIREMENT; SERVICE CREDIT

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 831, subpart C

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations would provide that no retirement credit could be granted for periods of service for which retirement deductions were refunded and not repaid even when the refund was paid based on an erroneous separation.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/01
Final Action 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AH37

3791. RETIREMENT; DEBT COLLECTION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 835(e)

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations will amend the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) regulations by consolidating and updating existing regulations in three different subparts of the CSRS regulations and 5 CFR 845 in the FERS regulations to eliminate duplication of the provisions governing debt collection. This item is for subpart E of the new part 835, which will address collections of Government claims from payments made by OPM.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/05/92 57 FR 45753
NPRM 08/00/01
Final Action 06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Patricia A. Rochester, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AE72

3792. RETIREMENT; COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations would establish standards for determining which supplemental or correcting court orders are not "modifications" and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/01
Final Action 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

John Panagakos, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AG28

3793. RETIREMENT; FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 301(d)(3)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations implement title III of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986, as amended, dealing with the election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS coverage.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/21/87 52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule 09/13/93 58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule 06/18/98 63 FR 33231
NPRM 05/00/01
Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Cynthia Reinhold, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AG96

3794. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: WAIVER OF FIVE YEAR REQUIREMENT FOR CONTINUING FEHB COVERAGE INTO RETIREMENT

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This proposed regulation would broaden OPM's authority to waive the participation requirements for continuing health benefits coverage into retirement when it is to the advantage of the Government to do so.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 07/00/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Terry L. Schleicher, Benefits Specialist, Office of Personnel Management, Retirement and Insurance Group, Office of Retirement and Insurance Policy, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: tlschlei@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI62

3795. DEBARMENTS AND SUSPENSIONS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8902a

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 890, subpart J

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations will implement section 2 of Public Law 105-266, which amends 5 U.S.C. section 8902a authorizing OPM to debar health care providers who have committed certain types of legal offenses or program-related violations from participation in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), and to levy monetary penalties and assessments against individuals who have improperly obtained payments of FEHBP funds. This legislation removes unnecessary administrative constraints on the agency, provides more flexible and less time consuming procedures, and will improve OPM's administration of sanctions against unfit health care providers.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 10/30/89 54 FR 43939
NPRM 07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

J. David Cope, Debarring Official, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2851
Fax: 202 606-2153
Email: jdcope@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AD76

3796. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8716; 40 USC 486(C)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 1.301

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This proposed regulation would revise the existing Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation (LIFAR) by updating and revising policy regulation with respect to the acquisition and administration of life insurance contract(s) for Federal employees.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/00/01
Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mary Ann Mercer, Retirement and Insurance Services, Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: mamercer@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI65

3797. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(C); 48 CFR 1.301

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 1601; 5 CFR 1652

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a new policy stipulating that the effective date of regulatory changes is the date specified in published regulations. The new clause also provides that if the carrier does not want to continue participation in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program because of a regulatory change, the Contracting Officer will waive the 60-day written notice requirement for nonrenewal of contracts.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Mary Ann Mercer, Retirement and Insurance Services, Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: mamercer@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ25

3798. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION: LARGE PROVIDER AGREEMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a proposed regulation to amend the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation (FEHBAR). OPM is proposing a new policy that establishes notification and information requirements, including audit, for Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) experience rated carriers' large provider agreements. These requirements apply if carriers' provider agreements are expected to exceed 10 percent of the carrier's total FEHB benefits costs for the prior contract year. The proposed regulation also revises the threshold for advance approval of carrier subcontracts.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Procurement:

This is a procurement-related action for which there is no statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact:

Mary Ann Mercer, Retirement and Insurance Services, Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: mamercer@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ20

3799. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

48 CFR 1630; 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1652

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a regulation that would inform experience-rated carriers in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program how it intends to implement the Cost Accounting Standards at chapter 1, part 30, and 48 U.S.C. chapter 99.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 08/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mary Ann Mercer, Retirement and Insurance Service, Insurance Policy and Information Division, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Insurance Programs, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: mamercer@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ10


OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

Final Rule Stage

 


3800. EXCEPTED SERVICE PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; PL 105-339

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management will issue final regulations implementing the provisions of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 12/03/98 63 FR 66705
Final Action 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AI51

3801. EXCEPTED SERVICE; CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

EO 13162

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 315

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations implement Executive Order 13162, which establishes the Federal Career Intern Program. This program will be used to attract exceptional men and women to the Federal workforce who have diverse professional experiences, academic training, or competencies and prepare them for careers in analyzing and implementing public programs.
This regulation supports the Administration's effort to recruit the highest caliber people to the Federal Government, develop their professional abilities, and retain them in Federal departments and agencies.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 12/14/00 65 FR 78077
Interim Final Rule Effective 12/14/00
Final Action 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AJ28

3802. TIME-IN-GRADE RESTRICTIONS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Eliminates requirement that employees serve one year in-grade to be eligible for promotion above the GS-5 level. This is separate from the qualifications requirement for one year's experience at the next lowest grade or equivalent for promotion.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 06/15/94 59 FR 30717
NPRM Comment Period End 01/10/95 60 FR 2546
Final Action 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Tina Vay, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390

RIN:

3206-AG06

3803. PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT; ACCELERATED QUALIFICATIONS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3329

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335; 5 CFR 338

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

OPM will issue final regulations on Accelerated Qualifications only to authorize agencies to establish intensive training programs for acquiring qualifications at an accelerated rate.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 02/20/96 61 FR 6324
Final Action 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Karen Jacobs, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AG19

3804. INTERAGENCY PLACEMENT PROGRAM

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3310; 5 USC 3315

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 351; 5 CFR 332

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Implemented Interagency Placement Program, which superseded the Displaced Employee Program and Interagency Placement Program.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 06/27/94 59 FR 32871
Final Action 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jacqueline Yeatman, Employment Service, Workforce Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN:

3206-AI24

3805. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE FOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(f); 5 USC 3327; ...

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 302; 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is publishing interim regulations requiring a reasonable accommodation statement in agency vacancy announcements.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Elnora Wright, Employment Service, Service Delivery Operations and Systems, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1248

RIN:

3206-AJ11

3806. PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AND REDUCTION IN FORCE

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3502

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Interim regulations that delete references to the repealed Job Training Partnership Act and replace it with references to the new Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 10/29/00 65 FR 64133
Interim Final Rule Effective 11/27/00
Final Action 07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Pam Galemore, Employment Service, Office of Personnel Management, Workforce Restructuring Policy Division, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN:

3206-AJ18

3807. REDUCTION IN FORCE RETREAT RIGHTS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 3502; 5 USC 3503

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 351

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Interim regulations that clarify a released employee's right to retreat to another position in a reduction in force.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 10/20/00 65 FR 62991
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/20/00
Final Action 07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Thomas A. Glennon, Employment Service, Workforce Restructuring Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329

RIN:

3206-AJ14

3808. OFFICIAL DUTY STATION DETERMINATIONS FOR PAY PURPOSES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5305; 5 USC 5304; 5 USC 5941; EO 10000; PL 101-509, sec 404

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations clarify the location-based pay entitlements of Federal employees who are detailed or temporarily assigned to work at a new location. In particular, the regulations provide that for employees receiving limited relocation allowances under 5 U.S.C. 5737 during temporary assignments, the new location is the official duty station for pay purposes.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/09/97 62 FR 25423
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/08/97
Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jeanne D. Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AH84

3809. LOCALITY-BASED COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5304

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 531, subpart F

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed regulations to clarify and redefine the limitations on locality rates of pay for categories of non-General Schedule employees approved by the President's Pay Agent to receive locality pay. This proposed change was prompted by a recent Executive order that delegated the President's authority to determine such limitations to the President's Pay Agent. The proposed regulations will ensure that all employees receiving locality pay are treated consistently.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 03/24/00 65 FR 15875
NPRM Comment Period End 05/23/00
Final Action 07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jeanne D. Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI81

3810. HOLIDAYS AND PREMIUM PAY

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5548; 5 USC 6133; 29 USC 204(f)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 532; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 610

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The regulations implement changes in law that provide: (1) authority for compensatory time off for prevailing rate (wage) employees in lieu of overtime pay; and (2) agency flexibility in determining the "in lieu of" holiday for employees on compressed work schedules when the actual holiday for the employee is on a nonworkday. A current regulation is also corrected to comply with a provision of law authorizing use of alternative work schedules for civilian nonappropriated fund employees of the armed services.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 05/23/97 62 FR 28305
Final Action 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

James R. Weddel, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AH86

3811. GRADE AND PAY RETENTION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5361; 5 USC 5366

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 536

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed regulations giving agencies discretionary authority to grant pay retention to certain employees moving to positions under pay systems other than the General Schedule or the Federal Wage System. This new flexibility would allow agencies to prevent eligible employees from suffering a reduction in pay that would otherwise result from a management action.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/25/00 65 FR 33785
Final Action 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Sharon Herzberg, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI88

3812. ¤ REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5379; PL 106-398

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 537

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations amend part 537 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Repayment of Student Loans, Published in the "Federal Register" on January 11, 2001 (66FR 2790). These provisions give agencies greater recruiting and retention flexibility by; removing the restriction of this incentive to professional, technical, or administrative personnel; removing the limitation of this incentive to employees covered under General Schedule pay rates; and broadening the types of loans which qualify under this part under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Public Health Service Act; requiring agencies to report annually to OPM on their use of this incentive.
In addition, these provisions require OPM to report annually to Congress on agencies' use of this incentive. These regulations reflect the amendments to 5 U.S.C. 5379 (the authorizing statute for Repayment of Student Loans) contained in Public Law 106-398, the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 03/16/01 66 FR 15202
Final Action 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Mike Mahoney, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0023

RIN:

3206-AJ33

3813. FIREFIGHTER PAY

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5545b

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 410; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 551; 5 CFR 591; 5 CFR 630; 5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulation implement a 1998 law that changed the pay computation rules for GS-081 firefighters with regular tours of duty averaging at lease 53 hours per week. Section 628 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act of 1999, as incorporated in section 101(h) of Public Law 105-272, October 21, 1998.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 11/23/98 63 FR 64589
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/22/99
Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Sharon Herzberg, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI50

3814. PRETAX ALLOTMENTS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5527

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 550, subpart C

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim regulations to enable employees to pay Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) premiums through an allotment from the employee's pay to the employing agency. Use of this allotment mechanism allows FEHB premiums to be paid with pre-tax dollars, as provided under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. These allotment regulations are connected to a separate interim rule amending the FEHB regulations to establish the premium conversion program effective October 2000.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 07/10/00 65 FR 44643
Interim Final Rule Effective 09/18/00
Final Action 07/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Bryce Baker, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858

RIN:

3206-AJ16

3815. REPEAL OF DUAL COMPENSATION REDUCTION FOR MILITARY RETIREES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 553

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is publishing final regulations to implement the repeal of reduction in military retired or retainer pay required of some military retirees in civilian positions.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 04/12/00 65 FR 19643
Interim Final Rule Effective 04/12/00
Final Action 04/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Larry Lorenz, Employment Service, Staffing Policy Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830

RIN:

3206-AI92

3816. RECRUITMENT AND RELOCATION BONUSES AND RETENTION ALLOWANCES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Other Significant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5753; 5 USC 5754

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These proposed regulations would provide agencies with greater flexibility in the use of recruitment and relocation bonuses and retention allowances. This proposal would amend the regulations to allow agencies to pay recruitment, relocation, and retention payments to Federal Wage System employees. The proposed regulations would also provide agencies with the flexibility to pay retention allowances to employees who are likely to leave their position for other Federal employment under a different pay system under certain limited conditions.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 01/19/01 66 FR 5491
Final Action 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jeanne D. Jacobson, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: payleave@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ08

3817. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE REPAYMENT WAIVERS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

PL 103-226

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 576

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Public Law 103-226 authorized OPM to waive repayment of a voluntary separation incentive payment under certain circumstances if a former employee, who accepted the incentive payment, is reemployed by an executive agency of the United States within five years of separation. Later Public Laws, written for specific agencies, usually contain a waiver of repayment provision.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 11/09/94 59 FR 55808
Final Action 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Charles Gray, Employee Service, Office of Personnel Management, Workforce Restructuring Policy Division, 1900 E Street NW., Wasington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960

RIN:

3206-AG20

3818. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); GUAM AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Office of Personnel Management is publishing regulations to increase the cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rate paid to certain Federal employees in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The regulations increase the Guam/CNMI Local Retail COLA rate from 22.5 percent to 25 percent. The increase is a result of living-cost surveys conducted in October and November 1998 using current methodologies for calculating COLA rates.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 07/17/00 65 FR 44101
Final Action 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Chenty Carpenter, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ15

3819. COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES (NONFOREIGN AREAS); INTERIM COLA RATE INCREASES PURSUANT TO SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

As a result of the court-approved settlement of Carballo, et al. v. United States, No. 1997-0027 (D.V.I.), the Office of Personnel Management will publish regulations to increase on an interim basis the cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rate paid to certain Federal employees in Hawaii County, HI; Kauai County, HI; Maui County, HI; Puerto Rico; and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The increase will be effective the day of the first pay period beginning on or after October 1, 2000.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 10/03/00 65 FR 58901
Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/00
Final Action 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Chenty Carpenter, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Compensation Administration, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: cola@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AJ26

3820. RETIREMENT COVERAGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FINANCIAL CONTROL BOARD EMPLOYEES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

PL 104-8

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations implement the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995. They establish standards by which some former Federal employees may carry civil service retirement coverage to employment with the District of Columbia Financial Control Board.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 11/15/96 61 FR 58457
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Patrick Jennings, Retirement and Insurance, Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Policy Center, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415-0001
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov
Mark Allen, Workforce Compensation and Performance Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: maallen@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AG78

3821. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE-NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843; 5 CFR 844; 5 CFR 847

Legal Deadline:

Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.

Abstract:

These regulations implement the provisions of Public Law 104-106, which allows certain employees, who have been employed by non-appropriated fund instrumentalities under the jurisdiction of the armed forces, to obtain retirement credit under limited circumstances.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 08/09/96 61 FR 41714
Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Cynthia Reinhold, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AH57

3822. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8361(g); PL 105-33, sec 11202(f), 11232(e), 11246(b); PL 106-522, sec 145

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations implement provisions of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, which requires that nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia Courts, and under certain conditions, the District of Columbia Corrections Trustee and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services, Parole, Adult Probation and Offender Supervision Trustee and their respective employees be considered Federal employees for purposes of Federal retirement, health, and life insurance coverage.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 09/30/97 62 FR 50995
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/01/97
Final Action 05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI02

3823. RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

PL 105-274

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These interim regulations implement the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 1998. The effect of these regulations is to extend Federal retirement, health insurance, and life insurance coverage to employees of the Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia under section 7 of the Act, and to exclude certain former employees of the District of Columbia, who are hired by the Department of Justice or by the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, from Federal retirement coverage if they elect, under section 3 of the Act, to continue their coverage under a retirement system for employees of the District of Columbia.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 03/31/99 64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/29/99
Final Action 05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Robert Girouard, Retirement and Insurance Service, Retirement Policy Center, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: combox@opm.gov

RIN:

3206-AI55

3824. RETIREMENT; LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS

Agency:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; PL 106-554; PL 106-553

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

5 CFR 831, subpart I; 5 CFR 842, subpart H

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These interim regulations will amend the CSRS Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter regulations and the FERS Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, and Air Traffic Controller regulations governing agency and OPM law enforcement officer and firefighter retirement coverage and service credit determinations. These interim regulations will add Supreme Court Police and Certain Police Officers employed by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority to the Definition of law enforcement officer. These interim regulations will also clarify that the authority of an agency head to deny law enforcement officer and firefighter retirement coverage may be delegated to any level within the agency.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule 06/00/01
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

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